An unassuming metal bridge which crosses the Basingstoke Canal at Aldershot is now listed at Grade II thanks to its unusual military history. The bridge near Aldershot is one of only ten Inglis Pyramid Bridges known to have been manufactured during the 1914–1918 conflict and is likely to be the only example still in use […]
Dogmersfield Flower Show We arrived on a dismal day and pitched both our gazebos and the Buzzer Box in our usual place by the fence. Thankfully, the sun came out after the vintage vehicles arrived and brought local visitors to a well-attended country show. Our second gazebo was used to display and sell some green […]
We are often asked about Santa cruises, and during December, John Pinkerton undergoes maintenance. Santa cruises run at the locations below: Mytchett: Trips run by Basingstoke Canal Authority (tel: 01252 370073) Odiham – trips are run by Accessible Boating Association (bookings@accessibleboating.org.uk or tel: 07934 926683)
The dry summer has caused the canal water level to decrease, so our 2.5hour trips on John Pinkerton are now taking about 3.5 hours. Please allow extra time for post-trip arrangements. Trips on Kitty are unaffected.
In recent months the Basingstoke Canal Authority (BCA) have welcomed Tarun Ingvorsen as the new Basingstoke Canal Manager – Operations. Tarun has been in his new role looking after the beautiful Basingstoke Canal for just over two months and is enjoying his new challenge. Tarun comes to the BCA from South West London, working on […]
Basingstoke Festival of Transport The events team turned out in force at the Basingstoke Festival of Transport on Sunday 19th of May. After a chilly start, the sun brought out the residents of Basingstoke to view the amazing display of vehicles and the stall was well attended, with people making enquiries and willing to chat. […]
We attended the Thornycroft community event in April, the deputy mayor of Basingstoke and Deane visited our display and was enthusiastic about the ‘Last Five Miles’ project. Following the Greening Fleet environment event in March, we were invited to join other environmental organisations on a walk to view areas where the council can work with […]
Happy Reopening Birthday to our beautiful Basingstoke Canal! The restored canal opened again on this day in 1991, following a 17-year programme of activity to rescue it from dereliction. It’s original birthday though was on 5 September 1794, meaning it will be 230 years old in September! Did you realise the restoration was largely undertaken […]